define error_architecture (i386) does not match system

**mfayaz** · December 18th, 2008

i just received this error while trying to install w32codecs... does this mean that my current version of ubuntu is amd64??... kinda lost here.. i'have ubuntu installed on my lenovo 3000 N100 (intel) so i guess i'll have to reinstall ubuntu??? any guidelines??

dpkg: error processing w32codecs_20071007-0medibuntu1_i386.deb (--install):
package architecture (i386) does not match system (amd64)

**perlluver** · December 18th, 2008

It appears you have Ubuntu 64 bit installed, just to be sure, could you please open a terminal, Applications>Accessories>Terminal and post the output of

Code:

uname -r

if you do have it installed, then you will want to install w64codecs.

**jerome1232** · December 18th, 2008

From that error message I think it's safe to say that yes you do have a 64 bit install, and you don't have to re-install ubuntu just do as perlluver suggests and install w64codecs.